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The International Criminal Court was established by the Rome Statute. Their jurisdiction extends to hearing cases about concerns brought to their attention by the UN; investigating concerns where the Geneva Convention may have been violated; checking into attacks on national sovereignty; and eliminating genocide. This week the UN Commission accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The number of lives of children involved is staggering. The commission has reminded news sources that they are not a Court.

Many countries did not sign the Rome Statute including the United States. UK, Australia, and Canada have recognized the Palestinian government as the official state for the people of Gaza.